Swype 3.0 beta is Honeycomb optimized, improves predictive text and layout
Swype has announced the latest beta (version 3.0 for those keeping score at home) and one of the big changes that come along with it is a special WXGA version designed for Honeycomb tablets, which features a movable and resizeable keyboard layout.
Other changes include the way word correction is handled when you stop swyping and revert to tapping out the letters -- you can now mix and match and still keep word autocorrect and prediction intact. The pop-up for word choice when multiple guesses are presented gets an improvement, too, now an easier to read horizontal bar is presented versus that annoying dialog that used to jump up. To top it all off, it looks like the predictive text engine itself has seen a big overhaul, and should work much better.
We know that Swype isn't for everyone, especially when it comes to using it on a tablet. That's fine -- different choices are one of the main strengths of the Android platform, and Swype certainly is a different choice. For the huge numbers of you who love Swype, keep an eye on the source link (currently down for maintenance) and give it a whirl. Also, check out a short demo video showing it in action, after the break.